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217 Schaefer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03424-0070Map

Owner of record: 217 Schafer LLC

217 Schaefer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 217 Schafer LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
31
HPD complaints
53

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building

    Dec 29, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the waste water and sewage throughout at cellar

    Dec 13, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door

    Dec 13, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eyes at the door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing locking device at the door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective both upper and lower sashes west window glass pane in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water and raw sewage at basement

    Dec 8, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing north and south apartment door knobs in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective east window counter balance lower sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 1st story public hall 60 watts

    Jun 22, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances south 2 window lower sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights all stories at public hall

    Jun 11, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy - located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible - located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric all stys public hall and cellar

    Jun 10, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illegal rooming units,(north 1,north 2 and northwest ) at 2nd story

    Jun 10, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy throughout in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible throughout in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement

    May 21, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy .. at basement

    May 21, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    May 21, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories, at public hall

    May 20, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( mice ) located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the door, in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sahes window, in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( roaches ) located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Dec 18, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 31

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted: at apt 2a, 2nd floor and apt 4a, 4th floor. has been converted to transient use with 5 guests(apt 2a) and 2 guests(

    Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient

    Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide class 'j' fire alarm system for transient use at apt2a, 2nd floor and apt 4a, 4th floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occup

    Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: premises has been converted/occupied from 2 family to 6 family dwelling under job #321970907 and n

    Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted: at the time of inspection, observedexitr door to roof deck at 5th floor level not self-closing after opening. remedy: repair/replace hardware.

    Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed alteration work substantially finished, permit 321970907-01-al expired on 01/16/26, building occupied by residents. no certificate of occupancy observed in bis, dob now, or i card in hpd. uncertified o

    Jun 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit; noted: observed new foundation & earth work were done while soe application # b00680233-s2 & fo/ea application # b00311882-s1 was only approved & no permit was issued as of 07/11/24., obt

    Jul 11, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection on an active job site, observed work being at rear section of exp. # 2 consisting of installing new cmu blocks/rebars & mortar & adj. property (215 schaefer st) has an exterior balcony ben

    Jul 11, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection; noted: observed at rear of active job site missing construction fence., comply with code

    Jul 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guard rails; noted: observed active construction site with workers on site working and there is no guard rails at the roof

    Jul 11, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Observers construction fence installed at exp 1 2 4 not maintained as per code. exp# 1 viewing panels not blocked with non frangible acrylic paneling, unnecessary graffiti exp# 4 panels not installed at 8ft cr

    Apr 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed construction fence installed at exp#1, upon review the department records ( bis & dob now) observed that construction fence permit# b00311882, expired on 12/23/2022 and has not been renewed. recurring

    Dec 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of my inspection, i observed a construction wood fence surrounding the property, upon checking in dob record it showed that the construction fence permit expired on 06/13/2022 comply with code

    Nov 3, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35051839n issued on 12/6/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. at time of violation the dept rec.

    Nov 12, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35025291h issued on 8/18/13. for gut rehab etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit - work noted at said premises interior gut-renovation in progress throughout. exp 3 exterior 1st,2nd and 3rd wall demolished, no shoring support provided for roof/ceiling. wood framing was

    Aug 18, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34658070h for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 1 class'a' apt no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.

    Sep 2, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov#34658070h for installing class "a" apt at cellar level. rem: correct conditions cited.

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct ecb #34658070h for illegal class a apt in cellar respondent has a history of non compliance w/ dob rem: comply w/ order

    Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a cert of correction for nov#34792661r pursuant 28-204.2 rem: file a cert

    Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/comm - order to obtain a permit perviolation 34658070h - for creating class 'a' apt at basement. remedy: correct violation 34658070h.

    Jun 19, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct by obtaining a permit per violation #34658070h for creating a class 'a' apt in the basement. remedy: correct conditions cited in #34658070h.

    Dec 30, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted illegal class apt created at basement level with rooms kitchen and bathroom structural steel intel installed with courses of brick above entry door to basement below entry

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept records. noted: hpd's records shows bldg to be a 2 story walk up apts howefer bldg found with illegal conversion at basement level where a class a apartment was create

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door obstructed hazardous defects noted basement found to be illegally converted into a class a apt in that full height partition installed to create bathroom in the process obstructing and decreasing

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide the require means of egress for every floor. haz defects noted. bldg found with illegal conversion at basement level. in other to create a multiple dwelling and no provision provided for sec

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior bldg haz defects noted: broken defective entry door to 1st floor apt out of hinges causing a hazaradous condition at public hallway primary means of egress. missing dry wall at ceil

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records class a apt created as bsmt partitions erected creating rms kitchen & bthrm fixtures present remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records class a apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rms and ktn and btrm fixtures present remedy restore premises to legal occupancy

    Jun 2, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    B4b,38,19b,50a,b,c,d,e,f. 50a. no back flow prevntor/check valve on feed water line. 50b. holes in boiler room ceiling. 50c. boiler room door not fire proof. 50d. boiler room door self-closing. 50e. no light in

    May 31, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records class a apt created at bsmt partitions erected creating rms kitchen & bathrm fixtures present also 2 sty class a apt converted into b rms.remedy:restore

    May 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Windows

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt BSMT.

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 15, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
6
Building area
4,176 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3424 / 70
Assessed value
$197,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #821234, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 217 Schaefer Street

Who owns 217 Schaefer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 217 Schafer LLC.

Does 217 Schaefer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 Schaefer Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 217 Schaefer Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 Schaefer Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.